Title IX

Title IX - Sex Based Nondiscrimination Statute

Each student and employee has a right to learn and work in an environment that is free fromunlawful discrimination. No District student or employee shall be excluded from participationin, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceivedsex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity or expression.

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 is one of several federal and state anti-discrimination laws that ensure equality in education. Title IX prohibits discrimination,harassment, exclusion, denial, limitation or separation based on sex or gender. Title IX appliesto both male and female students in any educational institution receiving federal funding.

Pregnant students and teen parents have a right to equal education, full participation, and toenroll in any school or program for which they would otherwise qualify at any stage of thepregnancy. They have the right to remain in their regular or current school program, includingelementary or secondary schools, honors and magnet programs, special education and non-public school placements, alternative/options programs, migrant education, free and reducedlunch programs and services for English Learners, and any others for which they are otherwisequalified. This would also include participation in the following: graduation, awards,ceremonies; field trips; student clubs, councils, after-school activities, and any other school-related programs. Students cannot legally be expelled, suspended, or otherwise excludedfrom, or required to participate in school programs solely on the basis of their pregnancy-related conditions, or marital or parental status.

California Education Code Sections 200 through 282 and Lennox School District Board Policyprohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation or gender. Title IX requires thatevery school district or institution have a Title IX/Bullying Complaint Manager to whomconcerns or complaints regarding sex discrimination can be made.

Complaint Process

Students or parents/guardians should report their verbal or written Title IX complaint to theschool administrator or Title IX/Bullying Complaint Manager within six months from the datethe alleged incident occurred or first obtained knowledge. Complainants have a right to atimely and informal resolution at the school site.

If the complainant is dissatisfied with the school-site or Local District decision, the complainantmay file a written Complaint Procedures (UCP) complaint directly with the StudentSupport Services Office. This will begin the investigation process which must be completedwithin 60 days. An appeal of the Student Support Services Office&#39;s findings may be made tothe California Department of Education - Office of Equal Opportunity.

Where Can Students/Parents Obtain Further Information or Assistance?

School: Speak to the site administrator.District: Speak to the District Title IX Title IX Coordinator:

Non-Discrimination Policy
Lennox School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or Director of Student Services (CCR Title 5 and Title IX Officer), Eddie Garcia or Becki Blanco. A copy of LSD's uniform complaint policy and LSD's non-discrimination policy are available upon request.